Christian Devotionals and Scripture Applied to Everyday Life

Death is a horrible word. Just the mere utterance of this one syllable grips even the most courageous of hearts with a deep feeling of panic. Death spells the end of something precious. Whether it be the life of a loved one, the loss of a dream, the end of a relationship, or the waste of an opportunity, the death bell tolls a finality of something that can never be recovered.

Different people have different ways of looking at things. There are some who naturally tend to focus on the negative point of view. There are others who, no matter how difficult the situation, are consistently able to find joy. These differences in people are why we need each other. When one is feeling down, another can speak a word that shifts our perspective.

I find it interesting when more than one person in the Bible makes the same discovery. When this happens it causes me to want to investigate and find out how this information can apply to my life. I especially love it when the discovery has something to do with God because the more I get to know Him the more I come to trust Him.

Dehydration does bad things to your body. I found this out the hard way. This past winter I did not drink enough water and I experienced all sorts of unpleasant side effects. My hair and nails got dry and brittle, my joints began to ache, my eyes had trouble focusing, and my skin felt rough and flaky. I had no idea that all of these symptoms came from lack of water, but once I figured it out I began to drink more.

It is easy to dwell on past mistakes so deeply that it is hard to move forward in life. The weight of regret can so encumber a person that they find themselves sinking into a quicksand pit of guilt and sorrow. As one wrestles with thoughts of a failed past, the feelings continue to grow stronger until there seems no way to become free. But there is a way to move forward.

Regret is one of the worst feelings. Have you ever experienced that sickening feeling in the pit of your stomach because you wished you could go back and do something differently? Maybe you wish you had spent a little extra time studying for the big test instead of watching a TV program. Or maybe you wish you had spent just a little more time with a loved one who has passed away. Regardless of the situation the heavy feelings of regret linger in your heart and mind for many days, months, or even years